"Instructor, Mechanical Engineering Technology - Adjunct"

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Position Information

Job Title

Instructor, Mechanical Engineering Technology - Adjunct

Full Time/Part Time

Part-time

Job Description

Teaching faculty at Guilford Technical Community College are responsible for supporting student success by creating an optimum learning environment, responding to student needs, managing effective instructional activities, developing curriculum courses, modeling employability skills, demonstrating professionalism, developing cooperative work relationships with other faculty and staff, supporting college administrative requirements, and maintaining competency in their instructional field. He/she will be responsible for quality instruction and for effective participation and interest in the total affairs of the college.

Under general supervision, this individual will prepare and teach Mechanical Engineering Technology courses designed for career technical programs. Areas of instructional emphasis include drafting and computer modeling, manufacturing processes, mechanical systems, and testing and inspecting systems.

Duties/Functions

Teaching

• Prepare & teach departmental courses to include: developing learner centered lesson plans
• employing teaching strategies & instructional materials for different learning styles
• incorporating, as pedagogically appropriate, current technology in classroom, distance learning and laboratory environments
• creating and modeling a quality learning environment that supports a diverse student population
• preparing, distributing and utilizing instructional support materials, including course syllabi, supplementary materials, instructional media and other devices as appropriate
• developing, conducting and documenting appropriate assessment of student learning outcomes in courses and programs/general education as appropriate

Professional Development

• participating in professional development activities to maintain currency in field; maintaining current credentials or licensures as required by program or accreditation
• participating in professional development opportunities to advance teaching skills and strategies

Administration

• maintaining classroom and laboratory spaces including upkeep of assigned equipment
• providing for the security of facilities, equipment and instructional materials and maintaining safe working conditions
• maintaining student records (e.g., grades and attendance) in accordance with established deadlines using a variety of technology-based programs (e.g., Colleague, WebAdvisor, Moodle)
• complying with all applicable college, state and federal rules and regulations

Student Support

• addressing student concerns in a timely manner
• promoting retention/persistence by assisting students to develop strategies for success
• referring students to campus and community resources when appropriate

• Demonstrate and model the College’s employability skills: adaptability, communication, information processing, problem solving, responsibility and teamwork.

Additional Duties & Responsibilities

• Maintain student records.
• Perform all duties as assigned by supervisor.

Education Required

• Master’s degree in Mechanical Engineering/Mechanical Engineering Technology or a related engineering discipline from a regionally accredited institution.

Education Preferred

• Master’s degree in Mechanical Engineering/Mechanical Engineering Technology or a related engineering discipline from a regionally accredited institution.

Experience Required

• 3 years of relevant industry experience within the last 10 years.
• Teaching and/or industry training experience in Mechanical Engineering Technology course content (e.g. drafting and computer modeling, manufacturing processes, mechanical systems, and testing and inspecting systems)
• Experience with engineering computing applications (e.g., AutoCAD, Solidworks, Revit, Mathlab, Rhino, etc.)

Experience Preferred

• Post-secondary teaching experience
• Experience with assessment of student learning outcomes
• Experience with distance learning and/or alternate instructional delivery systems

KSA Required

The Instructor shall possess an understanding of and commitment to the nature and role of the Community College, particularly its “open door” policy. He/she shall have demonstrated personal and professional competence for the responsibilities assigned. The Instructor must be able to:

1. Multi-task
2. Respect Diversity
3. Adapt to changing procedures, protocols or assignments.
4. Create and maintain a learner centered environment
5. Communicate effectively
6. Ability to effectively implement and apply technology solutions.

Physical Demands

• May include teaching day and evening and on multiple campuses

Posting Type

Adjunct Faculty

Posting Number

2017-039-TEMP-P

Open Date

01/24/2024

Open Until Filled

Yes

Documents Needed To Apply

Required Documents
1. Transcripts
Optional Documents
1. Resume
2. Cover Letter
3. Letter of Recommendation
4. Curriculum Vitae
5. Other